Conditions and Treatments

Bladder Sling
Fistulotomy
Ovary Removal

Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
Mesh
Reconstructive Surgery

Eclipse™ Device
Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery/Laparoscopy
Vagina Pessaries

Vagina Reconstruction and Repair
Vaginal Support Device
Neuromodulation Therapy
Female Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Floor Mesh Complications
Overactive Bladder
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Urethral Diverticulum
Urinary Tract Infection
Accidental Bowel Leakage/Bowel Incontinence
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Urinary Incontinence/Urinary Frequency

Vaginal Sling
Anal Sphincteroplasty
Pelvic Reconstruction
Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury
Female Fecal Incontinence
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Hematuria (Adult)
Urethral Stricture
Uterine Fibroids
Bladder Pain
Rectovaginal Fistula
Vesicovaginal Fistula

Hysterectomy
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Organ/Floor Prolapse
Fistula
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
Post-Obsteric Perineal Injury
Lichen Sclerosis
Urinary Retention
Vulvar Disorders
Incomplete Bladder Emptying
Underactive Bladder

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Ratings and Reviews

4.8 374 Ratings 56 Comments
CP concern for questions/worries	4.8
CP efforts to include in decisions	4.8
CP explanations of prob/condition	4.9
CP spoke using clear language	4.9
Friendliness/courtesy of CP	4.9
Likelihood of recommending CP	4.9
Patients' confidence in CP	4.9
Time CP spent with patient	4.7
Wait time at clinic	4.3

The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.

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Patient Comments

April 22, 2019One of the most caring physicians I have ever met.
April 17, 2019Dr. Matthews is an excellent, very skilled surgeon with a caring heart. She's the best!
April 15, 2019nothing but excellent
April 15, 2019since I have several overlapping problems, it took a little time for me to understand my options. but by the time we left I did understand my options.
April 14, 2019Dr. Matthews is fantastic. Gave me an immediate answer to a problem missed and/or ignored & brushed off by many gynocologists.
April 3, 2019I was actually referred to Dr. Matthews by mistake. My gyn's office was supposed to refer me to a gyn oncologist, not a urologist. Dr. Matthews explained that she was not the person I needed and also why an oncologist was needed for my surgery. She said she knew an excellent gyn oncologist and would be glad to make an appointment if that was what I wanted. I agreed and she made the contact. Within 7 hours I had seen the oncologist and was able to schedule surgery. What amazing service! I may not have gotten medical care from Dr. Matthews, but I got exceptional patient care. I will definitely see her should I need urology care and would recommend her to others.
April 1, 2019Excellent recommendation regarding *Dr. Matthews.
March 25, 2019I felt as though I finally had a doctor who knew how to diagnose and treat me.
March 25, 2019I have been impressed with Dr. Matthews since the get-go and almost want to be sick to continue working with her. Just kidding, as she inspires me to good health. Dr. Matthews is a wonderful doctor.
March 21, 2019Again, I feel that I have found a treasure in Dr. Matthews. I have no complaints and look forward to healing and getting back to "real" living. I believe she has the knowledge and will not stop until my condition is resolved or I am at my best.
March 14, 2019I have recommended Dr. Matthews to quite a few other ladies!
March 9, 2019Dr. Matthews thoroughly answered all my questions. This includes answering very specific questions I emailed her through myWakeHealth. In addition, she gave me a follow up call about those questions.
March 4, 2019Loved Dr. Matthews. She was very caring, and we are pretty sure the operation was a success.
March 4, 2019Dr. Matthews was warm, efficient and seemed quite competent. I thought it was an exceptional medical encounter. Please tell her.
February 25, 2019I can not say enough about the brilliance of *Dr. Matthews. I drive from Wilm. NC and had 3 onc. there and I was sadly disappointed. Once I found *Dr. Matthews my life turned for the better. I love her!
February 18, 2019Dr. Matthews is great! Addressed my concerns and scheduled me for appropriate scan.
February 13, 2019Dr Matthews is the best that. medicine has to offer.
February 12, 2019Dr. Matthews is the best, very caring and explains things in a way you can understand
February 8, 2019I would definitely recommend Dr. Catherine Matthews.
January 29, 2019Loved my doctor! Had exceptional care!
January 19, 2019Dr. Matthews is clearly an expert in her field. She considers treatment options carefully and involves patients in the decision making. She was friendly and respectful. The wait time was long, and the time that I did spend with this provider felt rushed.
January 14, 2019Dr. Matthews is an awesome doctor and I love her accent.
January 13, 2019Dr Matthews has given me my quality of life back. I will always be grateful to her. I had been through a tremendous medical set back when I was referred to her. she gave me hope from my first interactions with her and took care of me every step of the way. she is a tremendous asset to medicine and to our community.
December 23, 2018very understanding
December 6, 2018Dr. Matthews was wonderful.
November 21, 2018Ft. Matthews was easy to talk to about very personal issues.
November 21, 2018I have always been pleased with my many trips to *Dr. Matthews.
November 13, 2018I have knew my provider when she worked at a previous hospital and she provided me with very good care. I found her again by accident and decided to seek her services again.
November 13, 2018Great experience with all who I had contact with!
November 11, 2018Dr. Matthews is very knowledgeable and took the time to explain my options thoroughly.
October 29, 2018*Dr. Matthews is very personable and knowledgeable and I am so glad that *Dr. Evans referred me to her!
October 25, 2018very thorough, kind, thoughtful and I am pleased she my gynocologist. I previously saw a gynocologist in Orlando, FL. Dr Matthews is more knowledgeable about my condition and treatment.
October 23, 2018very kind
October 10, 2018very pleased with dr, but not everyone has that much time to wait.
October 10, 2018Very compassionate. Always answered questions I posed to her through Wake Health web site in a timely manner.
October 9, 2018I am very pleased and confident with my dr. and staff.
October 1, 2018she spent a great deal of time with me. she was friendly professional and diagnosed my problem within 5 minutes! she has a great bedside manner and showed that she really cared about getting a solution to my problem.
September 27, 2018I was given hand outs to go into detail about the procedure and after-care.
September 20, 2018I have already recommend friends to Dr Matthews
September 18, 2018Dr Matthews is the consummate professional and exudes confidence which immediately enhances the healing of her fortunate patients. She is smart, wise, mannerly and ever so clear spoken. I feel quite certain there is no finer expert in her field
September 18, 2018Dr. Matthews is very knowledgeable, caring, experienced, and my favorite provider in all of the world! Very special!!
September 6, 2018Dr. Matthews defines what a physician should be. She is "the gold standard" by which I measure my other health care providers. The level of attention, care, and the interest she shows in what I am thinking/feeling is beyond compare. I feel respected and "heard" in her care.
September 6, 2018I was in a great deal of discomfort and my appt was not until Oct 24th. I emailed Dr. Matthews on a Saturday and heard from her within an hour! My appt was moved to within a few days! So thankful.
August 30, 2018Very good experience, hoping for great results
August 25, 2018I have every confidence in Dr Matthews
August 22, 2018Probably the most professional doctor I have dealt with--right up there with Dr. Jason Lang! Seemed EXTREMELY knowledgeable, and I have the utmost confidence her suggested assessment and plan of treatment.
August 17, 2018She is the best and so friendly.
August 8, 2018Dr. Matthews is the consummate professional.
July 23, 2018Dr. Matthews was understanding of my unhappiness with the very, very long wait...she was sensitive to my attitude when she walked into the room where I was waiting. too many patients needed examination/ testing in only one treatment room.
July 11, 2018Dr. Matthews quickly accepted me as a patient when she was informed that I need urgent care even when she was in her vocation. She overbooked herself to see me during the first day when she came back from her vocation. She patiently listened to my medical history ( a little bit long) and also carefully examed me. She called me over the phone me once she studied my case further and told me her thoughts about my medical problem. In addition, she called me later once she collected my other test results. So far, she has demonstrated to me that she cares about her patients. It is clear that she has made effort to provide me the best care if she can. I appreciate everything she has done to me. I would highly recommend this provider to others.
June 27, 2018This appointment was a referral from my regular Urologist. The best Dr. to treat my medical issues and I felt at ease and confident with treatment recommended.
June 26, 2018Good experience always with Dr. Matthews.
June 24, 2018very competent
June 21, 2018After months of dealing with my uterine prolapse it was a relief to finally get to see Dr. Matthews. She explained everything very well, and made me feel so relieved that she will be able to get me back to enjoying my daily life and hobbies after my surgery.
June 19, 2018Dr. Matthews is an amazing doctor who cares about her patients.
June 18, 2018Dr. Matthews is a brilliant doctor. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and kind. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and put you at ease. She is one of the best doctors I have seen and appreciate her helping me.

Locations

Urology - Charlois

Address

140 Charlois Blvd.

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Contact Us

336-716-4131

Female Pelvic Health Services

Address

Wake Forest Urology

140 Charlois Boulevard

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103

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Appointments

1-888-716-9253

Urology - Medical Plaza North Elm

Address

3903 N Elm St.

Greensboro, NC 27455

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Appointments

336-716-4131

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Urological Gynecology - Medical Plaza North Elm

Address

3903 N. Elm St.

Greensboro, NC 27455

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Appointments

336-716-6673

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Credentials

Education

MD, University of Virginia, 1997
BA, University of Virginia, 2001

Internship

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1998

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Positions

Physician
Professor, Urology
Professor, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Insurance

Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.

Insurance Accepted

This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (physician services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Davie - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH
MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS - December 2017

PAYER	WFUHS	NCBH	DAVIE	LMC	CHC	Wilkes
AETNA (PPO & HMO)	X	X	X	X	X	X
AETNA MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO)	X	X	X	X	X	X
BLUE MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
BLUE VALUE	X	X	X	X	X	X
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
CIGNA	X	X	X	X	X	X
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH		X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	X	X	X	X	X	N/A
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
COVENTRY/WELLPATH	X	X	X	X	X	X
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
DIRECT NET	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY)	X	X	X	X	X	X
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC)	NC	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED)	X	X	X	X	X	X
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE)	X	X	NC	X	NC	NC
HUMANA CHOICECARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	X	X	X	X	X	X
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
MEDCOST	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEDCOST ULTRA	X	X	X	X	N/A	X
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY)	X	X	X	NC	X	NC
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY)	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
UNITED HEALTHCARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
WELLPATH (COVENTRY)	X	X	X	X	X	X

LEXINGTON ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN

CHC ONLY - Contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN - TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE

KEY:
N/A = not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC = Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
DAVIE - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Research

Publications
Clinical Trials

Peripartum Perineal Hernia: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature. Hines KN, Badlani GH, Matthews CA. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. ; 24(5):e38-e41.
Increased Long-term Dietary Fiber Intake Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Fecal Incontinence in Older Women. Staller K, Song M, Grodstein F, Whitehead WE, Matthews CA, Kuo B, Chan AT. Gastroenterology. 2018 09; 155(3):661-667.e1.
Midurethral Slings. Zambon JP, Matthews CA, Badlani GH. J. Endourol. 2018 May; 32(S1):S105-S110.
The Effect of Resident Involvement in Pelvic Prolapse Surgery: A Retrospective Study From a Nationwide Inpatient Sample. Caveney M, Matthews C, Mirzazadeh M. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. ; 23(6):387-391.
New Developments in Robotics and Single-site Gynecologic Surgery. Matthews CA. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2017 06; 60(2):296-311.

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